GEAppliances AHD08, Owner'S Manual

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Using the Air Conditioner
USING THE
AIR CONDITIONER
Remote Control
Ŷ
To ensure proper operation, aim the remote control at the
signal receiver on the air conditioner.
Ŷ The remote control signal has a range of up to 20 feet.
Ŷ
Make sure nothing is between the air conditioner and the
remote control that could block the signal.
Ŷ Make sure batteries are fresh and installed correctly as
indicated on the remote control.
Do Not Operate in Freezing Outdoor Conditions
This cool-only air conditioner was not designed for freezing
outdoor conditions. It must not be used when the outdoor
temperature is below freezing (32°F).
Cool Mode
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+
/ Decrease
–
pads to set the desired temperature between 64°F and
86°F in 1°F increments.
An electronic thermostat is used to maintain the room
temperature. The compressor will cycle on and off
to keep the room at the set level of comfort. Set the
thermostat at a lower number and the indoor air will
become cooler. Set the thermostat at a higher number
and the indoor air will become warmer.
NOTE: If the air conditioner is off and is then turned on
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the compressor to start and cooling to begin.
Cooling Descriptions
For Normal Cooling— Select the Cool mode and
High or Med fan with a middle set temperature.
For Maximum Cooling— Select the Cool mode
and High fan with a lower set temperature.
For Quieter and Nighttime Cooling— Select the
Cool mode and Low fan with a middle set temperature.
Energy Saver Mode
Controls the fan.
ON— The fan will cycle on and off with the compressor.
This may result in wider variations of room temperature
and humidity. NOTE: the fan may continue to run
for a short time or may pulse intermittently after the
compressor cycles off to sample the room air.
OFF— The fan runs all the time, while the compressor
cycles on and off.
Fan Only Mode
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to provide air circulation and filtering without cooling.
Since fan-only settings do not provide cooling, a Set
temperature cannot be entered. The room temperature
will appear in the display.
Auto Fan Mode
Set to Auto for the fan speed to automatically set to the
speed needed to provide optimum comfort settings with
the set temperature.
If the room needs more cooling, the fan speed will
automatically increase. If the room needs less cooling,
the fan speed will automatically decrease.